# University of Northern Iowa: Public Relations and Advertising (bachelor's)

Cedar Falls, IA. IPEDS 154095, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-northern-iowa/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,755
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,067 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,096 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in IA: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (6 colleges, $62,526): +$1,541
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,803

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,067 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,863 | $47,797 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $11,751 | $51,704 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $14,099 | $62,036 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $17,740 | $78,056 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $18,706 | $82,306 | 3.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Public Relations and Advertising at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Iowa | $64,067 | $21,096 | $15,901 | 68% |
| Drake University | $63,302 | $23,250 | $29,127 | 74% |
| Iowa State University | $62,965 | $24,750 | $18,589 | 75% |
| Loras College | $62,087 | $26,581 | $20,716 | 68% |
| Simpson College | $61,219 | not reported | $21,936 | 63% |
| Coe College | $60,540 | not reported | $18,745 | 66% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $61,810 Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $62,970 IA, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $51,320 Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $66,110 IA, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $125,970 Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $126,370 IA, $149,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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